KSUSTA Postgraduate Admission Form For 2019/2020 Session

Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero – Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Postgraduate programmes (M. Sc. full time, M.Phil / Ph.D full time/part time & PGD part time) in the Postgraduate School, Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero for the 2019/2020 Academic Session.

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Admission Requirements

Postgraduate Diplomas
The following shall qualify for admission into Postgraduate Diploma Programmes:

• Graduates of KSUSTA or any other recognized University with minimum of 3rd class degree.
• Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND, not HD) with minimum of Lower Credit or its equivalent in related areas.
• Holders of HND (not HD) in non-related areas with minimum of Lower Credit. Such candidates may, however, be admitted after passing tests prescribed by the Department/Faculty in consultation with the Postgraduate School.
• Candidates who hold qualifications other than the above which are acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and Senate of the University.
• In addition to the above, a candidate must satisfy the University’s matriculation requirements.

Masters Degrees (Academic and Professional)
The following shall qualify for the Master’s Degree admission:

• Graduates of KSUSTA or other recognized Universities who have obtained the approved Bachelor’s degree with at least second class honours lower division or its equivalent.
• Candidates whose degrees are unclassified with average of “C” or 50%.
• Candidates with only Bachelor’s degree in third division who have at least three years relevant working experience.
• Candidates who possess HND (not HD) with at least a Lower Credit pass from recognized institutions and at least Lower Credit pass at Postgraduate Diploma of KSUSTA or any other recognized institution in the relevant areas.
• Candidates who hold qualifications other than the ones listed above, which are acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and Senate of the University.
• Candidates may be required to pass examination prescribed by postgraduate School in consultation with relevant Departments to which they are seeking admission to determine their suitability for postgraduate work.
• In addition to the above, a candidate must satisfy the University’s matriculation requirements.

Masters of Philosophy (M.Phil.)
The following shall qualify for the Masters of Philosophy admission:

• Graduates of KSUSTA and other recognized Universities who have obtained good Masters Degrees with minimum GPA of less than 3.5 on a 5-point scale or less than 2.5 on a 4-point scale.
• Candidates with the degree of Professional Masters with minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale and at least a Bachelor’s degree not below third class division; the degrees of such candidates shall terminate at M.Phil.
• Candidates who have been recommended by their respective Departments to be upgraded from Masters to M.Phil.
• M.Phil. candidates who have Ph.D. in view must possess a minimum of second class bachelor’s degree.
• Candidates who hold qualifications other than the ones listed above, which are acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and Senate of the University.
• In addition to the above, a candidate must satisfy the University’s matriculation requirements.

Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
The following shall qualify for the Doctor of Philosophy admission:

• Graduates of KSUSTA and other recognized Universities who have obtained good Masters Degrees with GPA of 4.00 and above on a 5-point scale or 3.50 on a 4-point scale appropriate to the proposed areas of study.
• Candidates whose Masters degrees were through research only must have minimum of “B” grades or 60% score.
• Candidates who hold qualifications other than the ones listed above, which are acceptable to the Board of Postgraduate School and Senate of the University.
• In addition to (i) – (iii) above, candidates must possess Bachelor’s degree in at least Second Class Lower Division.
• Candidates with relevant qualifications and most present acceptable research proposals.
• In addition to (i)-(v) above, a candidate must satisfy the University’s Matriculation requirements.

Ph.D Note: Candidates must seek the consent of a supervisor in the Department/Faculty of interest before purchasing admission form

Method of Application
Application is completed online via this link: http://pgform.ksustapgs.net/pin-login.phpInterested and

Application Guidelines
The following are the required steps for Online Application Form:

• Visit any branch of Zenith Bank nation wide to purchase KSUSTA PG Form APPLICATION PIN.
• Ensure to make ready all your Credentials, Scanned Passport Photograph and Scanned Signature with size not more than 100kb. (NOTE: Credentials (SSCE, B.Sc., NYSC and/or M.Sc.) must be combined and converted to a single PDF file format not more than 5MB in size.)
• Enter the purchased Application PIN and the Serial No. in the provided field and click “Get Form”.
• Complete the Application Form, save the entry and print out the confirmation page.
• If you want to Update or Re-print your Form, repeat Step 3 and Step 4.

Note

• Please read the Admission Requirements before you begin.
• All PG application forms cost =N=10,000.00 (Ten Thousand Naira) only. However, the banks will also charge a token administrative fee in addition to the cost of application forms.

Application Closing Date
Application closes 30th November, 2019.